Archive · 24 Jul 2026
India wins first T20I against Zimbabwe
India won their first T20I match against Zimbabwe in Harare.
The Indian bowlers did a great job, restricting Zimbabwe to a low score.
Then, the Indian batters, especially Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, hit lots of runs to win easily.
Shreyas Iyer, the captain, was happy with the team's performance.
This win gives India confidence for the rest of the series.
India won the first T20I against Zimbabwe by 7 wickets.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored a quick 50 off 19 balls.
Mayank Yadav took 2 wickets for 18 runs.
Zimbabwe was restricted to 125/7 by India's bowlers.
India chased down the target with 40 balls to spare.
- Who
- India vs. Zimbabwe
- What
- First T20I match
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Harare
- Why
- Part of a series between India and Zimbabwe
India's Bowling Performance
Zimbabwe's Batting Performance
Bowling Performance
India's Bowling Performance
India's bowlers, led by Mayank Yadav, restricted Zimbabwe to 125/7.
Zimbabwe's Batting Performance
Zimbabwe struggled to capitalize on the pitch conditions.
Batting Performance
India's Bowling Performance
India's batters, including Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Shreyas Iyer, chased down the target easily.
Zimbabwe's Batting Performance
Zimbabwe's bowling attack lacked the quality to challenge India's batters.
- Match Result
- India won by 7 wickets
- Venue
- Harare
- Top Scorer for India
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (50 off 19 balls)
- Top Bowler for India
- Mayank Yadav (2/18)
- Zimbabwe's Total
- 125/7
- India's Total
- 126/3
- Player of the Match
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Series Status
- First match of the series